Chelsea ace Thibaut Courtois is one of the world's top two goalkeepers, says Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone ahead of Champions League clash
- Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has hailed Chelsea star Thibaut Courtois
- Simeone has said that Courtois is one of the top two goalkeepers in the world
- Slovenian Atletico No 1 Jan Oblak, 24, is the other, according to Simeone
- Simeone made his claim ahead of Chelsea's trip to Madrid on Wednesday night
- Courtois played for three seasons under Simeone while on loan at Atletico
- The Belgian won the Europa League, La Liga and Copa del Rey while in Madrid
Diego Simeone believes that Atletico Madrid's Champions League game against Chelsea on Wednesday night will feature the world's best two goalkeepers in action.
Jan Oblak, 24, replaced Thibaut Courtois, 25, as Atletico No 1 in 2014 after the Chelsea stopper completed the last of three season-long loans in Madrid.
Simeone enjoyed some great times with Courtois, winning the Europa League, La Liga and Copa del Rey, as well reaching a Champions League final.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois and Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak are the best keepers in the world
That is the opinion of Atletico boss Diego Simeone ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chelsea
But the Atletico boss does not miss the Belgian's influence because of the high standard of his replacement.
'Courtois and Oblak are the world's best two goalkeepers,' Simeone told his press conference on Tuesday.
'I don't miss any aspect with Oblak replacing Courtois for us, they are the two best goalkeepers, there is no upgrade from them.'
Chelsea have travelled to Madrid looking to build on a fine start to their European campaign.
The Blues beat Azerbaijani champions Qarabag 6-0 in their Group C opener a fortnight ago, while Atletico claimed a 0-0 draw away to Roma.
Oblak has kept four clean sheets in his last five matches for Atletico, who are famously tight
He replaced Courtois as Atletico's No 1 in 2014 when the Belgian finished his third loan stint
'Courtois and Oblak are the world's best two goalkeepers,' Simeone said on Tuesday
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